Section Secretary at 70% (English and Italian Sections)

Introduction

A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.

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Presentation

The Dean's Office of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne is advertising a position for a secretary for the English and Italian Sections.

Job Information

Start date: January 1, 2026 or to be agreed
Contract duration: Fixed-term contract of 14 months – 28.02.2027
Work rate: 70%
Workplace: Lausanne-Chamberonne, Anthropole building

Your activities

In your activities, you will be expected to:

• take administrative responsibility for the secretariats of the English and Italian Sections of the Faculty of Arts, 
• participate in the administration of exams for the English and Italian Sections,
• ensure the administrative follow-up of the appointment procedures for teachers and assistants for the units you are responsible for,
• welcome and inform students and staff of the units you are responsible for,
• perform various administrative tasks specific to each of the units you are responsible for.

Your profile

To complete our team, we are looking for a person who has the following skills and qualities:

• perfect command of French, both spoken and written,
• excellent command of English, at least C1 CEFR level, spoken and written (minutes must be written in English),
• good command of Italian desired, at least B1 CEFR level spoken and if possible at least B2 written,
• strong ability to work independently,
• great sense of anticipation, proactivity,
• interpersonal skills, diplomacy, listening skills, discretion,
• interest in the academic world in general, and in the humanities in particular.

Furthermore, at least 3 years of experience in secretarial work is highly desirable.

Your benefits

A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.

Easy access to a sports center on the Dorigny site.

More information at www.unil.ch/carrieres

For further information

Ms.
Johanne Jordan
Assistant to the Administrator of the Faculty of Arts
tel: +41 21 692 28 78

Your application file

Application deadline: November 16, 2025

Please send us your complete application in PDF format.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered. 

Thank you for your understanding.

Job description

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Remarks

Levels 1 to 12:

UNIL is committed to:
•    Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
•    Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
•    Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different spheres of life.

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Levels 13 and above:

UNIL is committed to:
•    Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
•    Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
•    Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different spheres of life.

To increase the number of women in management positions, female applications are particularly encouraged.

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